The main strategy of the British during the Saratoga campaign was to divide and conquer the colonies.

British General John Burgoyne aimed to take control of the Hudson River Valley to separate New England from the southern colonies, thereby diminishing American resistance. His strategy included a coordinated advance from Canada, where he intended to join forces with troops from New York City and the West. However, logistical difficulties and fierce American opposition ultimately thwarted this plan, culminating in Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga, a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War.